01 RK shocks
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From: Akron ohio
01 RK shocks
I ride two up most often and thinking of replacing the stock shocks for a more comfortable ride. I figure with 50,000 miles on the stock shocks I could probably find something else for a better ride. What’s out there that can make a difference?
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I am sure others will chime in with the more expensive shocks, while I have no doubt they are quality. I have progressive 944's on my 02. I really like them and they lowered the rear 1 inch.
Now my wife would complain with the stock shocks when I hit a bump, I tried different air pressure, still she complained. Not anymore! She glides right over them now.
Now my wife would complain with the stock shocks when I hit a bump, I tried different air pressure, still she complained. Not anymore! She glides right over them now.
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From: Akron ohio
I am sure others will chime in with the more expensive shocks, while I have no doubt they are quality. I have progressive 944's on my 02. I really like them and they lowered the rear 1 inch.
Now my wife would complain with the stock shocks when I hit a bump, I tried different air pressure, still she complained. Not anymore! She glides right over them now.
Now my wife would complain with the stock shocks when I hit a bump, I tried different air pressure, still she complained. Not anymore! She glides right over them now.
Road Warrior
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From: Salem IN
I know the Ohlins are better without a doubt....but $$$$
DK customs on here sell some affordable ones also.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/twin...dk-bt-shks.htm
DK customs on here sell some affordable ones also.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/twin...dk-bt-shks.htm
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I know the Ohlins are better without a doubt....but $$$$
DK customs on here sell some affordable ones also.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/twin...dk-bt-shks.htm
DK customs on here sell some affordable ones also.
http://www.dkcustomproducts.com/twin...dk-bt-shks.htm
I have the Bitubo`s from DK and am quite pleased.
JMO
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I am sure others will chime in with the more expensive shocks, while I have no doubt they are quality. I have progressive 944's on my 02. I really like them and they lowered the rear 1 inch.
Now my wife would complain with the stock shocks when I hit a bump, I tried different air pressure, still she complained. Not anymore! She glides right over them now.
Now my wife would complain with the stock shocks when I hit a bump, I tried different air pressure, still she complained. Not anymore! She glides right over them now.
Im looking for a smoother ride so at 230 I think I would pick the standard. My wife is close to 130 and I don’t have a tour pack and don’t load my bags.
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Do you have the standard or heavy duty? The only complaints I have seen on reviews is a bit of a stiff ride which makes me think people are picking the heavy duty when the standard would have been the better choice.
Im looking for a smoother ride so at 230 I think I would pick the standard. My wife is close to 130 and I don’t have a tour pack and don’t load my bags.
Im looking for a smoother ride so at 230 I think I would pick the standard. My wife is close to 130 and I don’t have a tour pack and don’t load my bags.
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I replaced mine last spring seeing the wife had broken ribs and limited her being able to ride. I put on Pro Action, and finished off after a few resetting on the valving to almost a carpet ride vs the air shocks. She loved them. There's a few shock manufacturers out there to choose from, from all my readings on here, you just need to make a call on which one. .